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[microsoft/vscode] [9699:0626/093542.027629:VERBOSE1:key_storage_util_linux.cc(54)] Password storage detected desktop environment: GNOME [9699:0626/093542.027660:VERBOSE1:key_storage_linux.cc(122)] Selected backend for OSCrypt: GNOME_LIBSECRET

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### ROOT CAUSE The issue occurs because the desktop environment is not being properly recognized by VS Code, which prevents it from correctly identifying and utilizing the GNOME keychain backend. This misconfiguration leads to the keychain being unavailable or improperly accessed, causing authentication and storage issues. ### CODE FIX To resolve the issue, ensure the environment variable `XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP` is set to the correct desktop environment (GNOME in this case). Add the following line to your shell profile (e.g., `~/.bashrc`, `~/.profile`, or `~/.xprofile`): ```bash export XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP="GNOME" ``` Then, either restart your system or source the profile: ```bash source ~/.bashrc # or the appropriate profile file ``` After applying this change, restart VS Code. This should allow the system to properly detect the GNOME desktop environment and utilize the GNOME_LIBSECRET backend for secure key storage. If the issue persists, verify that the keyring service (e.g., `seahorse` or `secret-service`) is operational and properly configured.
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